Quote-worthy this week

Published: March 17, 2013 4:00 AM

"As police officers, we face certain realities every day, but you can't always think about them ... in order to do our job that gets pushed down. This incident brings it up to the forefront. I think it was eye-opening for some people."

Wooster Police Chief Matt Fisher, talking about the incident in which Sgt. Victor Nedoma was accidently shot during a training exercise

"Just study hard, don't get too nervous, and pray. Once you get through the first few rounds, you'll get calm and know the words and not be so nervous."

Jeremy Lun, winner of the Akron Beacon Journal Spelling Bee, on his strategy for success

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"You can't keep hitting a dog and be surprised when it bites back. He was beat down emotionally for so long, he just snapped."

Andy Hyde, attorney for Joseph McVay, who is in custody after he shot and killed his mother

"I work out every day to make myself stronger in hopes that the stronger I make myself, the more my brain will kick in and say, 'Hey dude. Alright, we're going to help you a little bit,' so I can walk normally. At the moment, it hasn't happened."

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Josh Sommers, wounded Afghan war veteran

"The help I received in New York was OK, but there is just no comparison to the quality of culinary education and training, and the overall understanding of 'service' of the students at WCSCC. I wish I would have had a few of them in New York."

Bob Bercaw, who students at a New York high school with a Hawaiian fundraiser

"Our goal all year was to get down there. The first goal is met and that's a great feeling. You work hard for something and it comes. It doesn't get any better than that."

Hannah Plybon, who led the Orrville girls basketball team to the state tournament

"He has helped to implement plans and programs that will enrich the lives of those around him. His service has shown that he cares more about his community involvement than he cares about himself."

Kevin Platz, director of the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club, from his nomination letter for Mark Auble, who has been named the recipient of the 2012 Paul Powel Citizen of the Year Award in Orrville

"Judy Sayre and the Sayre family (have) been a staple in the community for many years ... it is with deep regret you sold the business but we thank you for being in our village."

Smithville Mayor Allen Snyder, at a reception for the Sayres, who recently sold Sayre's Food Center

"I live in Shreve, and so it is one of those places that we think is extra special because it's unique. I just really think it helps educate the public about the marsh."

Lynda Price, Wilderness Center naturalist

"Spreading awareness about cystic fibrosis is very important. ... CF is a life-shortening disease, with a life expectancy of 36 years old. Thirty-six years is not good enough for us and with events like our walk we can fundraise for research to find a cure."

Samantha Corbett, who is helping to plan this year's Great Strides Walk, which will be May 5 at the Hewitt Cowles Pavilion at Ida Sue School in Wooster, beginning at 11 a.m.

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equalizer Mar 17, 2013 8:21 PM

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bam Mar 17, 2013 6:51 PM

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Sorry buzzy but you are wrong yet again,but that's to be expected from you.What was it you said,oh yea,I don't want to pay any taxes,but everyone else must so I can get my handouts.Just as a side note,it seems you are addicted to slavery,could it be you are a slave to the loon left?You just can't learn enough to move to the correct side of history.How ironic.

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BuzzKillington Mar 17, 2013 1:28 PM

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"Slavery is a positive." - bam

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bam Mar 17, 2013 12:50 PM

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"Ignorance is bliss in loonland" buzzy with input from equalizer

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equalizer Mar 17, 2013 10:03 AM

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Buzz - SOTH, John Boehner just said on THIS WEEK he ". . . believes a marriage is between a man and a woman." - That's what he was taught. - I will assume that applies to his affair between himself and a 'woman'. . . . . Indeed, the SOTH is consistent.

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BuzzKillington Mar 17, 2013 7:18 AM

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"I'm for the freedom to marry because Christian conservative homophobes will be on the wrong side of history in 5 minutes." - Sen Rob Portman (R)

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